Vice President - Finance Business Partner (Treasury and Wholesale Banking)

Rakbank; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as the Vice President of Finance Business Partner for Treasury and Wholesale Banking. In this pivotal role, you will be the financial voice behind strategic decisions, influencing growth and optimizing performance. You will collaborate with senior management, offering insights and recommendations that drive financial health and strategic alignment. This role promises a dynamic work environment where your expertise will shape the future of banking, backed by a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development. Be part of a team that values collaboration and innovation, and make a significant impact in the financial sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work culture

Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies

Qualifications

• 10+ years in finance business partnering within banking or financial services.
• Strong expertise in financial analysis, reporting, modeling, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial insights and strategic recommendations for Treasury and Wholesale Banking.
• Develop strategies to optimize financial performance and resource allocation.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports and present actionable insights.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Analysis

Financial Reporting

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics

CMA, CPA, or CFA certifications

Tools

ERP Systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

???? Vice President Finance Business Partner (Treasury and Wholesale Banking)

Be the financial voice behind strategic decisions influence growth, optimize performance, and shape the future of Treasury and Wholesale Banking.

What You Will Be Doing:

As the Vice President - Finance Business Partner for Treasury and Wholesale Banking, you will act as a trusted financial advisor to senior management, driving financial performance and strategic alignment. You will play a key role in ensuring the financial health of the division by offering insights, recommendations, and hands-on support across reporting, planning, and analysis.

• Provide financial insights and strategic recommendations to support key decisions for Treasury and Wholesale Banking.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize financial performance and resource allocation.
• Manage monthly accounting and reporting for Wholesale Banking, including preparation of analytical commentary.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports (P&L statements, balance sheets, cash flow) and present actionable insights.
• Partner with business and product teams to provide financial expertise for business planning and budgeting.
• Monitor key financial metrics, including RORAC/RAROC and client profitability, and highlight areas for improvement.
• Build detailed financial models to assess business scenarios and guide decision-making.
• Ensure all financial activities comply with internal policies and external regulations through continuous review.
• Collaborate with IT and relevant teams to oversee smooth implementation of financial systems and tools.
• Act as the point of contact for external auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders during audits and reviews.
• Align financial planning and reporting for Wholesale Banking with overall bank strategy and performance goals.
• Support new product launches by providing financial viability assessments and performance reviews.
• Track, assess, and report the financial performance of Wholesale Banking segments and products, including conducting deep dives where necessary.
• Contribute to the preparation of management reporting packs including GMC packs, Wholesale Business Reviews, daily MIS reports, and FX/derivative data.
• Track and report on non-financial KPIs relevant to Wholesale Banking.

What We Are Looking For:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Deep knowledge of Wholesale Banking products, services, and operational frameworks.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and business heads.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness of market trends and business risk.
• Excellent understanding of financial regulations, compliance standards, and reporting practices.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present financial insights clearly.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• CMA, CPA, or CFA certifications (preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years in a finance business partnering role within banking or financial services, ideally focusing on Treasury and Wholesale Banking.
• Strong expertise in financial analysis, reporting, modeling, and forecasting.
• Skilled in financial systems (ERP), Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement abilities.

What You'll Gain:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A supportive and collaborative work culture.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.